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Insight and analysis from the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice UniversityWed, 07 Dec 2016 19:39:23 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.151005031Texas wildfires: More evidence of climate changehttp://blog.chron.com/bakerblog/2011/09/texas-wildfires-more-evidence-of-climate-change/
http://blog.chron.com/bakerblog/2011/09/texas-wildfires-more-evidence-of-climate-change/#commentsTue, 13 Sep 2011 16:31:48 +0000http://blog.chron.com/bakerblog/?p=1353Six of the 10 largest wildfires in Texas history occurred in 2011. This year’s wildfire in Bastrop County set a somber state record for destruction: the highest number of homes lost in a single fire in Texas history.
Although it's too soon to determine the total amount of insured property losses caused by Texas wildfires, 2011 is projected to be the worst in state history according to a spokesperson of the Insurance Council of Texas. The cost may exceed $150 million. The previous cost record was set in 2009, when fires caused more than $100 million in insured property damages statewide. In fact, Texas is currently dealing with its third yearlong wildfire season since 2005 — and its most severe. Others were in 2008 and 2009.]]>http://blog.chron.com/bakerblog/2011/09/texas-wildfires-more-evidence-of-climate-change/feed/311353